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PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
- A Student at El Camino HS (ECHS) or Oceanside HS (OHS)
- Students who meet one or more of the following:
- First generation college bound (neither parent graduated with a baccalaureate degree) OR
- Low income (based on current-year Federal low-income levels) OR
- Have a demonstrated academic need and show need for program services
| Size of Family Unit | Taxable Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $23,475 |
| 2 | $31,725 |
| 3 | $39,975 |
| 4 | $48,225 |
| 5 | $56,475 |
| 6 | $64,725 |
| 7 | $72,975 |
| 8 | $81,225 |
| For family units with more than eight members, add the following amount for each additional family member: $5,500 (CA) | |
The term "low-income individual" means an individual whose family's taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount.
Per federal guidelines two-thirds of participants selected must meet both income guidelines and first generation eligibility criteria.
TRIO Talent Search Program is made possible by a federal grant provided by the U.S. Department of Education and in collaboration with California State University San Marcos, El Camino High School and Oceanside High School.
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